Category: Clubs and Activities

At some point in our lives, we were all hit with the million dollar question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a four-year-old, this presented us with the opportunity to dive into the limitless possibilities of our imagination. But much like onesie pajamas – we outgrew this fantasy very …

Most of you have seen checklists of what to bring with you when moving in, especially on-campus students. Beddings, table lamp, chargers, etc. You know what I'm talking about. This post applies to commuters, too, though, because compared to those checklists that you’ve seen, this may be a bit different. …

Don't feel guilty for taking time for yourself. Let's face it, college can be hard. Between attending classes, studying, and sleep deprivation, it is no wonder that college students are stressed out. College can seem like an everlasting cycle of responsibilities. In the midst of all the chaos, it I …

It has been about two months since I’ve moved in at Rutgers, and here is a list of things I learned. (Side note: this is super late because it is in the nature of a student to procrastinate). 1. Your dorm won’t be perfect on move-in day. Chances are, it …

Do you remember the involvement fair, the big event on the day before school that feels like it happened three months ago? If you went there and went there earnestly you may recall having the feeling of a being kid in a candy store, a candy store that goes on …

September’s here and everyone is getting back into the swing of things; however, you are beginning a new life in a new place with new people! It can sound overwhelming, exciting, fun, and it can be all of those things! After going through my first week at Rutgers, I want …

On Tuesday, August 29, after spending a few hours moving into a mostly empty campus - for the vast majority of Rutgers students, even early move-in didn't start until August 31st this year - I headed to the College Ave Student Center with a duffle bag and a couple of …

College begins on September 5, but there are many exciting events leading up to it! Here are some helpful dates to mark: August 31- Navigate The Banks: The event is hosted by the Rutgers Commuter Student Association at the Busch Student Center to help students figure out the bus system. …

For us Freshman, our first days as Rutgers students are right around the corner. College will certainly be a big change for most of us. From getting used to our new schedules, way of life, and learning to navigate the bus system, it is no wonder that some of us …

A few months ago, I signed up for Camp UKnight, a leadership retreat in at Stony Acres Wildlife Sanctuary in the Pocono Mountains. Camp UKnight is run by the Department of Leadership and Experiential Learning. I didn't know what that meant, but I knew I wanted to get involved in …

As a transfer student myself, I am still trying to navigate the transition from a small community college to an enormous university. It’s almost the same feel as attending college for the first time. From what I’ve learned and experienced so far both from Rutgers and having attended college, here’s …

Only a month remains before most Freshman move in for the fall semester. While most of us are in a race against time to shop for our dorms and get in any last minute health forms, Rutgers NSO still has a jam-packed month of orientations planned for nearly a third …

One of the most exciting — and simultaneously most nerve-wracking — things about starting college is all the new people you'll meet. It's like starting elementary school (or middle school, or high school) all over again. Who will you sit with at lunch? Who will you hang out with at parties? Who …

My team! RUAB The Right to Rights. Getting involved on a college campus can be intimidating, and on a campus as large as Rutgers University- New Brunswick, it can almost seem impossible. For freshman especially, joining clubs and really becoming "a part" of something is not fun when every one else …

When I moved to this country, the many differences that were striking right away were not only connected to the people-, but also tech-related. In fact, coming to the US was followed by a number of thoughts about computers and their everyday usage. Living here is much more technologically based, which, …

"Are you a freshman?" This is my least favorite question to be asked, considering almost every student living on campus is 1-4 years my junior. Queue the awkward laugh and explenation of being a first-year-transfer-second-semester-sophomore who is almost 23 years old, and alas you have my first interaction with almost everyone I meet. …

I’ve never tried rowing before. My entire experience was limited to watching eight tall guys doing their best : oaring to endurance limits. It always seemed to me very competitive and challenging and I don't think I ever pictured myself as one of them, working together in a crazy pace …

Fiscal Cliff playing at RUPA's Fall Kick Off event at the Livingston Student Center The first full week at school is already halfway over. Personally, it's been a week full of getting lost around campus, taking the wrong bus accidentally, and meeting some awesome new folks. As a new transfer …

If you're looking to meet new friends, learn a skill, or help people -- or if you just need something to do once a week after school -- I highly recommend that you join a club. Admittedly, I'm biased because I'm the president of one, but I think my point …